Health Education Paper 2 WASSCE (PC 2ND), 2019

Question 1

 

    1. What is waste disposal? [2 marks]
    2. Mention three environmental friendly refuse disposal methods. [3 marks]
  1. State three causes of falls in homes. [3 marks]

Observation

 

Some candidates could explain waste disposal but could not state environmental friendly refuse disposal methods.

Some candidates could not explain causes of falls in homes.


The expected answers are:

    1. Definition of Waste Disposal
      This is the process of discarding unwanted/harmful materials, in the Community/homes/ schools/hospital/industries, to prevent health hazards.
    2.  
    3. Environmental friendly refuse disposal methods
      • - recycling
      • - composting
      • - sanitary land fill/burying
      • - use of dust bin/trash can
  1.  

  2. Causes of falls in homes
    • - poor illumination/lighting
    • - wet floor
    • - slippery surface/smooth floor tiles.
    • - frailty
    • - poorly arranged surroundings
    • - untidy environment/dropping of peels of banana/named
    • - rough play by children